Haw Par Villa in the 1960s : general view [3]



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01 Jan 1960

Photographed By Cheah, Seng Kee

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This photograph, taken between 1960 and 1969, shows people standing in front of a memorial for Aw Boon Par, in Haw Par Villa, which is also known as the Tiger Balm Gardens. Haw Par Villa is an oriental theme park located off Pasir Panjang Road. It depicts traditional Chinese legends, in particular the punishments meted out in the 10 Courts of Hell. It was built by Aw Boon Haw for his brother, Aw Boon Par in 1937.


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Amusement parks--Singapore--Photographs

Themed environments--Singapore--Photographs

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Streets and Places

Sports and Recreation

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All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.

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